Take Aways from Launching my new start-up, Orchestrated Relationships

Over the past 3 months, I have successfully raised $600,000 in start-up capital to launch Orchestrated Relationships. This is a personal CRM and community ecosystem tech that I have been dreaming of building for 5 years. Raising funds in this environment was as challenging as everyone says it is, but it was made possible because…

The Impact Ask

The Impact Ask: How do we ask in the most effective and efficient way to highlight our passions and our needs, and help others dream of amplifying them? “Givers” in particular are great at asking for others, but not themselves.  This is why I honed, as part of the Orchestrated Connecting Methodology the Impact Ask.…

How to Stay Connected When Crisis Sets You Apart:

My career is built on relationships.  I’ve now been mandated to work remotely and de-socialize.   Yet every zoom, hangouts, facetime, skype, or other conversation I’ve had has been heartwarming because collective fear, of health, of the unknown, of what is true, and what purpose can be left in this world–as a virus seemingly tears us…

Honoring the Chain of Connections

Dec 2, 2019 The most notable influencers have entire platforms behind them that include a value system and code and a methodology that rings true for thousands or even millions. When you practice what you preach, you develop a platform of value.  I believe that to build a powerful new community you have to honor…

Top Ten Terms for “Connectors/Community Builders” That Annoy Me

Eight years ago I created a filter for introductions into my group of “Connectors” that resulted (in this context) in 100% awesome intros.  To be invited into my group, you have to be an action-oriented natural giver…that I, or someone else would leave my kids with.   It was pretty powerful and remains so, and I…

Forbes

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LinkedIn

  The Three Vital Connections Leaders Need To Create Fundraising Partnerships

I. How to Make a Connection

Engaging with a someone new and presenting your strongest self involves two special skills. The first is listening.

II. How to Elevate People’s Perceptions

When you have ambition, you should never look past the person you are with to others you might think are more important. You should exist fully in the moment with whomever you are engaged and give them your focus.